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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 222.78 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 222.78 and 120.18 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 222.78 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/222.78 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 222.78 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 26,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,773.70/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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